Todd & Andy first met 15 years ago and dated briefly while living in the Bay Area. At the time, their lives were headed in different directions—Todd was preparing to move to New York after finishing graduate school, while Andy was focused on a budding career in tech. Still, both knew there was something special between them. Serendipitously, life brought them back together years later in Lake Tahoe, where they reconnected and fell in love.

On a seaside hike in Big Sur, California, Todd proposed in the pouring rain, an unforgettable moment that perfectly captured their adventurous spirit. Since then, they’ve bought a home, added a few highland cows to the family, and started renovating a small ranch in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley.

They share a love for the outdoors, though Todd is usually the one convincing Andy to go hiking (and every now and then, Andy agrees). Together, they’ve built a life filled with laughter, adventure, and love.